-LRB- CNN -RRB- -- Jeffrey Ian Pollack , who directed the popular 1990s films `` Booty Call '' and `` Above the Rim '' and produced `` The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air '' was found dead on Monday police said . He was 54 .

A spokesperson for the Hermosa Beach Police Department confirmed to CNN on Thursday that an unidentified woman informed authorities that there was a man down on a walking trail in Hermosa Beach , California , early on December 23 . Police responding to the scene found Pollack on the ground by the side of the walking/running path near a tree .

According to authorities Pollack , who was reportedly an avid runner , was not alive at the time he was discovered . He was found wearing a jogging outfit and with a music player . While the cause of death has not yet been determined , police said they do not suspect foul play .

In addition to producing `` The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air '' starring actor Will Smith , Pollack was a business partner of superstar manager Benny Medina who was the inspiration for the series .

According to The Hollywood Reporter , Pollack and Medina formed a company which became Handprint Entertainment whose management clients included celebs Mariah Carey , Tyra Banks and Jennifer Lopez . The company reportedly folded in 2008 .

Pollack also worked with Jeff Beacher , the creator of the Beacher 's Madhouse variety shows which were performed at the Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood . The show has been revamped for a new version with Miley Cyrus hosting and opening December 27 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas .

`` He was my best friend and partner for a decade , '' Beacher said in a statement . `` He was my brother and father in one . Words ca n't describe how I feel right now . ''

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Pollack directed `` Booty Call '' and `` Above the Rim ''

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He was found on a walking trail in Hermosa Beach

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Pollack also served as a producer for `` The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air ''